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THE DAILY, ARGUS-LEADER. SIOUX S. P. Thursday, January 1, 1925. 1924 Year oh Accomplishment for "4'1 Women's Organizations of City Many Women and Girls Benefited 'X By Home Extension Club Trainin 14 opinions of its members but as a bcl City, State and Nation Benefits by MINNEHAHA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Work of Women of Sioux Falls lows, fans Into flame ttoir individual thoughts, with full confidence that the hearts of women strive" for the high ideals of right living.

We are learning to have more tolerance for the rights And Programs for Coming Year Give Promise of More to Come and opinions of others and are coming to understand human nature better through our contact with public opinion. Our strength is greatly enhanced by membership In the state and general 1, a. pi I federation. This federation is more closely-felt in this biennial year when several of our members attended the convention and brought back the in spiration and significance of a meeting of several thousand women Imbued with the same purpose, the Interest of women and children. Through this vision we sense the ultimate Ideal of the federation of women and seek to uphold our part in the great tasks lying before women which Mrs.

Alice Ames Winter has so plainly put into words. We must As each successive year comes to a close one finds a steady growth and progress in the various women's organizations of the city. New work Is taken up and old work Is carried through with greater Interest and enthusiasm. The year 1924 ends in a blaze of glory as far as the women' activities are concerned. City, state and nation all have been benefited by the work of the women of Sioux Falls and the program for the coming year gives promise of more to come.

Untiring efforts put' forth by the Minnehaha League of Women Voters during the national and state campaign were rewarded by the greater Intelligence shown by the majority of voters at the polling places on election day. The various study clubs holding semimonthly meetings In both private homes and public auditoriums are supplementing the work of the schools and colleges by taking up the study of art, music, history, economics, church, school and political matters by means of pro Three attractive new koines In River-view Heights. 'Bo. 1 Cart Hassensteln. Wo.

a Robert parkins. Bo. 3 O. O. Ellison.

BY MRS. J. M. COOB The Minnehaha League of Voters long ago took over as its -special province in the general territory of woman's club work, the provision of definite non-partisan political education for women voters. This line of work has been pursued during the past year through the usual machinery of semi-monthly public meetings.

Many candidates for office have taken time from their busy days to address the league. Sometimes they have outlined their Ideas cf the burning issues of the day, sometimes they have spoken to an outline furnished by the league giving the issues as the women voters conceived them. Study Many Issues The political education of voters, however, is far from complete if it concerns only campaign Issues. Some of the workings of public machinery have been presented to the league by "officials who are actually functioning? The work of the state health bureau, carrying out, as it does, the provisions of the Sheppard-Townes bill; and the activities of the county Juvenile court and 'state. child welfare commission, were of especial In.

terest to the women. One new form in which' such education has been dressed up this year, is what the league called a school of civics. This met on four successive evenings in the high school building. There were two or three class periods each evening under the direction of chairmen of league departments. Besides giving opportunity for more Informal discussion than can be allowed at ordinary busi- have the vision to stand together nationwide.

We must make ourselves a compact body of American womanhood, whose purpose Is nothing less than the putting of true Americanism into our social, industrial, and political life, and stabilizing our country as she passes through these years of upheaval." Diversity of Interests The "scope of ground covered by the ful descendants. This thought result ed in definite action at the meeting of I Jan. 15, 1892. The Historian General if! HI: was then directed to condense into form resolutions passed by this convention shows the diversity of Interests Indulged grams, discussions and lectures given in by the federated clubs in their activl by people who are authorities on the ties. It shows a vast change In the subjects at hand.

ideals since the first convention when Keeping In close touch with the worn was almost the unanimous decision that en of the city one finds them always "the club should serve as a resting place mmmm from the absorbing activities of life, anxious to become better enlightened on all questions of Importance whether Music and art still have their places on the woman's club program but it la the use of these to enrich community life those questions are concerned wun mut ters regarding state, church, school or home and one sees that they are ever CONVENT GUILD IS NOW which interests women today. In a con of "year book" the life histories contained in these papers. Such was the beginning of the publication known as the Lineage Book of the Daughters of the American Revolution." When members leave the society, they of cdurse tease to be on the rolls as active Daughters, but their ancestral record once verified and recognized becomes the property of the society and the ancestors have their place on the Roll of Honor. A Complete Record Therefore, in these volumes of the Lineage Book can be seen one's hertt-ago. Not only the officers are there, but the rank and file "whose feet were bare at Valley Forge, who went over the barricade at Stony Point, who withstood the onset at The work of the local units of the Daughters is almost entirely patriotic.

Mary Chilton Chapter, Daughters of the ready to do all In their power to better conditions In whatever field their ef ventlon like the Los Angeles convention one gets the vision of this great body of ACTIVE WELFARE GROUP in. nf lha ln VIIA nASB KCH- over two million and a half women dl forts may carry them. land and Miss Josle Wilson of the high school, Miss Mary EJ. Perkins, another beloved member of the high school, answered the last call this year. The annual Christmas party took place the past month and was a most happy affair.

Mrs. L. A. Mitchell, of Seattle. lirc.

ovoa.u.i. 1 slons were enriched by the cooperation Clothing Was Major Project Women's Clubs This Year-, Girls Added Course Foods County Club Comm. tee, Appointed in Fall, Is Aid BY MISS EDBA M. RHOAD3 Home Extension Agent Minnehaha county has had either county club agent or home demonstr tlon agent during the past five yeai During the past year there have be. S4 women's home extension clubs wi an enrollmentof 650, and 11 girls' clu with an enrollment of 131.

All of the clubs have been under the supervisi, of the home demonstration agent ai state extension service incorporati with the Ujited States department, agriculture. The program as carrii out in the county Is determined by needs for educational development clal betterment, and training for leads ship. As far as possible the progra is determined by the organization win In the county. As the program develoi more of the responsibility for plannlr the program, together with the ben fits derived from thlB plan, will be glvi to all those taking part. The county organization consists representatives of each of the dlstrlc in which training schools for demoi strators are held and the county chai man and secretary.

The district chai men are elected by the people In the own communities while the other count officers are chosen at a county-wi meeting at which all clubs are repn sented. The county and local Organia tions cooperate with the other women organizations in Sioux Falls tr, throughout the county on all projeci pertaining to home and community we fare. The splendid cooperation on tt part of the weekly and dally newspape, of the county has encouraged club men bers to write up the more lntereatin phases of their work so that othei may learn of it and take part or see cooperation. Clothing was the major projei studied by the women during the yea Nine of the girls' clubs took a hall year course in clothing and a half-yea course In foods. The other two club studied clothing throughout the yea Each of the girls' clubs is fostered a woman who has a vision of what ca be done through training the younge generation to work with, each other to the benefit of homes and com munity, as well as for themselves.

Eac girls' club studied the health prograi in connection with their regular coursi Forty-one members kept the healt Bcore card and correct food habits 77 choose shoes for health and beaut; and put decided emphasis on postur and corrective walking. Exhibits and demonstration contest were held in the five districts with elgh women's teams demonstrating. Simlla exhibits and a demonstration comes were held in the county. This day wa known as County Achievement day. Th champion women s' team gave the den onstratlon on "Line in Dress Design at the fair.

The two winnin, girls' teams subjects were "Removal Stains" and "Preparation of the In valid's Tray." The girls also gave the! demonstration at the state fair. Thesi and other teams, have filled request! for demonstrations at meetings through out the county when it has been posslbii to make arrangements. Ont of the outstanding development! In the organization during the later hall of the year has been the appointment of a county girls' club committee con. slsting of women who have been Izzieri of clubs or members of th Couitj vided Into groups trying to meet their own community needs. Together they By HENRIETTA CONWAY (Secretary of Convent Guild) represent a force for stability, for bet ALTA PETENS STUDY CLUB ter homes and a power to usher in The past yeaf has-brought the Con of women in otner ciuos wno a iuu-ing similar subjects.

A prominent issue, much emphasized during the year, has been the passage and ratification of the child labor amend-iTnnn thl issue the "straw vote" peace. an honorary member, sent 15 varieties vent Guild out of its swaddling clothes. For several years past the History of Christmas greens for decorations to the hostess of the Christmas party, Mrs. seen its first tottering steps become more firm and given It a prominent the welfare organizations The Alta Petens Study club (meaning taken by postal card among the mem Kendall B. Cressey.

club has been vlstontng, planning, and tolling for a club home. Interest. In the building Is growing. Each year since the fund started it has doubled Itself seeking higher), whose club year does Another unique feature of the Pro-jJ the cltv the Initial of the place among bers shows practical unanimity. ine luvn.

la ft member of the state and American Revolution, feels an especial interest in the foreign born -r com- not end until March, had a most success. gram was appearance The energies of the organization early ful year so far. The purpose of the club and it premises to do the same when munlty who, like our forefathers, have county ratification committee and will the year closes in March. Several note. voluntarily chosen to make this coun Is to develop along Intellectual lines, to seek higher standards In our home and put its full weight behind tne ratinca tlon of the amendment by our legisla- try, America, their country, their home, worthy projects have been successfully civic life and also to enjoy the social uti.i.r Th Attitude of the The attitude is one of friendliness and accomplished for this benefit.

Funds recreation afforded by a congenial group helpfulness and Mary Chilton chapter is raised through such creditable enter Minnehaha delegation is especially en meeting In the home. grateful for the privilege of assisting prises will lay the corner stone for a couraging to the league. The membership is limited to 18 mem somewhat in the -splendid Americanize club home which is desired as a center for women's activities and a monument Program la.HB. tn whiph the league is Cressey orchestra. Miss Miriam Cressey, pianist; Miss Louise Cressey, violinist; and Miss Charlotte Cressey, violoncellist; and K.

B. Cressey, melodeon. The melodeon was an heirloom datelng back to 1861. Two selections were Serenade" and VHoly Night." Harriet Cressey, with a group of girls from Lowell school, sang Christmas carols during the roll call. Three new members have been taken Into the club recently, Mrs.

C. E. Hanson, Mrs. Frank Kelly and Mrs. H.

F. Brownell. Mrs. E. D.

Putnam is president. tion work done here, by furnishing teachers for the home classes. There bers, who meet every alternate Friday at 1 o'clock luncheon and hold the gram and business session immediately to the enterprise of our club women, committed are the carrying out of the Is a personal contact in the home which Several new stones have been laid in program proposed by tne cnua wenare the hnfldinr of cottages for the institution of our organization upon afterward. The club will complete its eighth of regular meetings next la of material benefit, affording oppor tunlty for "greater service." which we are building. We have been a real up-to-date girls' training school.

March. Several members have volunteered to generous of our cooperation in every hu Each member is hostess for one lunch assist In the entertainment provided at mane and civic project In the city. We eon and prepares one paper during the have sought to extend our club Influ and Jury service ror women, au di these are endorsed by practically all the Individual members of the local league. The passage of a law providing for ihA nnhllcatlon of intent to marry is year, besides being prepared at each the general assembly period of the Am erlcanlzatlon classes held on Wednes day evening! meeting for a roll call, co-relative to the ence by. occasional open meetings and guest days.

As the new year is ushered In. the success of the past will be an Incentive for future achievement. As subject for discussion. In addition to The past year 100 copies of the Man also on the league's list. in the year were taxed to make up the loss the guild suffered In the bank failures.

Its money raising efforts have been confined to bake sales and bridge parties and two dancing parties. A short time saw not only its deficit made up, but funds which provided milk for needy children, special diets for convalescents, and numerous layettes as well as warm clothes for several children. This fall the guild has been an active agent in establishing a cafeteria at the Cathedral school. Prior to the establishment of the cafeteria students who came from a distance were obliged to eat cold luncheons. This condition Sister Ambrose, the superior, desired to change, and through the cooperation of the guild, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Foresters, steps were taken to put the cafeteria in operation.

The guild purchased all the kitchen equipment for this enterprise, and now, after less than two months, thanks to the very able management of Mrs. Mary Wltte, who is in charge, the cafeteria is paying for itself. Not only in a material way but in direct personal assistance such as that given by its members, visiting people who are not able to speak the English language and giving their time in an effort to teach these people to speak English and our ways of life, has the Con-! vent Guild aimed to help. ual of the united States for the Inform this, several speakers outside tne ciud circle respond to addresses upon topics The league closes tne year wun a n.mhirhln nf 160 members atlon of Immigrants and Foreigners Clyde Shepard has so beautifully writ which they have delved into. CATHOLIC WOMAN'S LITERARY SOCIETY have been presented to the members of ten and with a newly elected executive committee that ensures an active and con A varied course of study has always been the policy of this club, choosing the Americanization school.

copies have also been placed in the Carnegie structive year to come. few general subjects for the year. Then and Masonic libraries for the use of all, "Great God of the day and night Help me to live as I dream, To rise each day toward thee. Surpass the things that I seem. To be what I want to be." two or three programs will be devoted Hundreds of copies of the American's The Catholic Woman's Literary So creed and flag codes have likewise been to the subject, in this way sufficient time can be given each field to give the chosen phase due consideration and yet lend variety to the varied interests of The new officers are: Mrs.

H. R. Dennis, president. Mrs. Ella Crawford, vice president.

Mrs. Fred Hoffman, vice president. Mrs. Lillian Adams, vice president Mrs. Nellie Anderson, secretary.

Miss Grace Hanson, treasurer. distributed. Gifts from Mary Chilton chapter to the Americanization school which have been especially appreciated are framed portraits of George Wash- clety whose membership has been brought up to 45 since the beginning of the cjub year, celebrated the closing of the year 1924 with a Christmas party at its Individuals. The program as outlined for the year ngton and Abraham Lincoln. MARY CHILTON CHAPTER OF D.

A. R. contains modern study as follows: Prizes will be offered to members of the home of Miss Lois Donahoe, 403 the night classes writing the best es Russia; the negro question in America and France; immigration and Japanese convention of the National Catholic South Second this week, says on patriotic subjects these prizes An unusually instructive and enter Welfare association. Here were assembled delegates from all welfare societies to be awarded at an evening entertain taining year has been enjoyed. Four ment given by the Mary Chilton chap over the United States and Miss Ryan By MBS.

M. R. WATERBVBY The Daughters of the American Revo. ter for the Americanization school. days each have been given to literature, In October Miss Gertrude Ryan, treasurer of the Convent Guild, attended the When applicants for final naturaliza Iution is a pntrlotlc-hlstorio society music and art.

In addition to this, one tion papers appear for examination in the circuit court, members of the patri rendering magnificent service of recognized Importance along many lines, afternoon was devoted In the' early spring to our state laws at which time One line of activity in which Its work 1 ots committee plan to be present and present appropriate gifts to each new Farm Bureau board. Mrs. I Leavltt spoke to the society Invaluable Is the collecting and preserv citizen. Marie J. Hansen Davles was hoiri lng of priceless records and objects of concerning them.

brought back to the guild much of the Inspiration of this meeting. This past month the guild has cooperated with the Exchange club la its effort to spread Christmas cheer and each of its own members has undertaken to furnish one needy family with a Christmas dinner. Much of the success of the Convent Guild's activities Is due to the indefatigable efforts of its president. Miss Vera Roney, whose splendid executive ability has skillfully guided the organization the past year. demonstration agent until At an open meeting held in the Cham- historical value and Interest.

It stlm Stimulate love of Country To stimulate a greater love for our exclusion; modern Germany; modern art and galleries; literature; Interior decorating; national politics; Indian excavation in Mexico and I'ueblo; ttie literature of the lilble, and a study of the types of music. Artists in rendering vocal and instrumental music, as well as in giving readings have contributed to the enjoyment of the programs. An anniversary party for. the entertainment of husbands Is observed each year as one of the diversions from the study program. In addition to this an outdoor picnic which Includes the each family is held during the Officers directing the work for the year are: Mrs.

F. E. Burkholder, president; Mrs. II. C.

Mundt, vice president; Mrs. C. P. Jacobs, secretary, and Mrs. D.

B. Johnson, treasurer. ber of Commerce, Florence Berven, of comforts. A kindly spirit of doing for others and sharing joys and sorrows, permeates the general atmosphere of Alliance life. Extensive plans for the future are already under advisement and consideration and with a broader vision and a deeper sympathy the organization looks forward to the work of the new year with courage and confidence.

ulatcs throughout the land research work, the results of which could not be duplicated In any other way. As Centervllle gave a pleasing talk on country, a desire for a better knowledge of its history and government and the Minnehaha county entered Into the four county plan with Miss Edna Rhoads home demonstration agent, havln charge of the women and girls' orgar, izations in Turner and Hansoi garden making. maintaining of the high Ideals lor recognition that D. A. It.

is an estab When the society met again at the which our forefathers labored and suf lished government agency of practical fered, Mary Chilton chapter each year counties. patriotism, it 13 the only patriotic so close of the summer months It listened to a series of fine lectures by Rev. Hugh Richards of St. Joseph's Cathedral. The clely holding a charter granted by the awards gold and silver medals for excellence In -American history In the public schools.

United States government. last of these lectures, "A Visit to St-Peter's and the Pope" is to be an open If you are entitled to it, you can Flag codes, catechisms of the consti prove your birthright to the title of day for all club women of the city, and tution and copies of the Declaration of United States citizen of Revolutionary the society assures those wno wisn to IndeDendence have been presented not attend of a splendid talk by Father descent" by referring to the National Society Daughters of the American only to the schools, but to the promi Richards. 1IJ yfjjjjjjjf nent men's clubs and business houses of Revolution-Lineage Book, a roster of the city. The society is deeply appreciative of every courtesy extended during the year 202,074 women of certified descent from HISTORY CLUB On election day the polling places in and those who Joined tne memoers in each precinct have been marked by the bringing the nineteenth year of their display of the United States flag. existence to a successful close.

STUDY CLUB Revolutionary heroes. Unsafe Book "Had the D. A. R. no other claim upon the gratitude of the nation, the production of the Lineage Book alone would entitle them to national consideration," because those volumes' furnish a composite index of the War of the Revolution, wresting from obscurity heroic deeds, and are a standard authority of American genealogy and history.

The Increasing demands for the line WOMAN'S ALLIANCE The year 1924 closed the twenty-sec BT MRS. W. r. GRIMES The "Invisible government" which spurs the History club to greater heights of achievement from year to year, is the sincere and steady cooperation that exists between the officers and members of this organization. This whole-hearted spirit of loyalty Is re-fleeted in the smooth course of the year's work.

For work is truthfully speaking the key-note of the past season in this woman's club where culture, philanthropy and material labor clasp hands in the effort to Jnduce individual ad' vancement and civic Improvement- Everyone works, the officers, committee ond year of the Ctudy club as an organ The close of 1924 marks another" Vear of splendid service and real achieve Izatlon. There were 13 charter mem bers, Mesdames Anna E. Burnslde, Olive age books by the libraries throughout Hoffman. Ella E. Hyde, Mary M.

Jones, 11 of whom are still active members or the country is evidence that this work Is becoming widely known and better the club and show by the merit of their ment in the history or tne Alliance. The outlook at the beginning of the year with the general financial depression overshadowing the city of Sioux Falls was very grave. This critical situation intensified the responsibility of the organization and made more than the usual demands on it, with fewer appreciated, and is especially valuable where opportunity for research Is limit work at each meeting, they have practiced the club motto well, "We learn to do by doing." ed. Complete files of thene books, each chairman, department heads and mem-1 Charter members removed from tne city are Mrs. Nettle Seattle, Watertown; Mrs.

J. T. Cogan, Pierre: Mrs. Clara Thorn, Eagle Rock, Mrs. Francis R.

Hyde of Winnipeg. Mrs. W. O. bers and this service together brings "Joy in service." The programs of the year contribute to our appreciation of art, music and literature and to our knowledge of world affairs and International conditions.

They broaden our thought, develop our spirit of altruism and unite us with the great womanhood of Amer resources available to meet tnese aaaea responsibilities. "Out of the all encircling good all things are possible" might almost be a slogan for the Alliance, from Us ability to pass through difficult times and continue to successfully function against all obstacles. The splendid response and coopera volume containing the lineage of one thousand members, will become priceless as soon as the Society's supply for distribution becomes exhausted. In one of the senate documents reports of the R. we read that "It was seen very early that the files of application papers of members of the society contain a mass of more unique George, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, who has just completed a two years' term as president of the Idaho State Federation of Woman's clubs.

Mrs. Sarah J. Dalton. of this city, re tion of the public ana or me inenas of the orgastzatlon in all its endeavors to finance the work have made possible a year most gratifying to the executive And anxlllarv boards. ica.

They have brought us together fo-tudy and we have gone to work together to become more efficient in our homes, broader in our sympathies, and more forceful In raising the standard of morality." Aa Opea Forum The club serves as an open forum In matters of legislation and community service. It does not seek to mould the material than has hitherto been accessible to the genealogist and In any other single place. These papers relate the experiences of many unnoticed heroes and forgotten heroines who composed the rank and fie of the nation in 1776. It seemed a sacred duty that these unknown dead who so freely gave their live for our freedom should be made realities to their forget- tired from nembership, was also a charter member. Two charter members, Katherine M.

Warren and Josephine M. Glldden, have answered the "Great Roll Call." The year 1925 is being started with the membership of SO abou.t full, and everyone is keen and alive to carrying out the well planned program arranged by Mrs. John Cleaver. S. Het- The personnel of the Alliance has never been of a hlgner stanaara man the group of girls and women who at the present time appreciate and enjoy this home with all Its privileges and You Same S.

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